Collyer Bristow promotes two to partner in latest promotion round

Date: 14 Jul 2023

Karen Jones

Collyer Bristow has announced the promotion of Charles Avens and Charlie Fowler to Partner, both in the firm’s Private Wealth department.

Charles joined the firm last year as Head of Immigration and will continue in this capacity as a Partner. His work spans private client and corporate immigration, providing support to high-net-worth individuals and their families (and family offices) wishing to relocate; to international entrepreneurs and investors; and to both UK companies wishing to employ foreign nationals and foreign businesses wishing to start a business in the UK.

Charlie has been made up to Partner in the Tax and estate planning and Immigration teams. Charlie has developed a strong reputation advising resident non-domiciliaries, UK and international trustees and domestic clients on matters spanning pre-immigration planning, residency and domicile rules, international tax planning and UK wills and estate planning. Alongside Charles, Charlie also advises on a full range of immigration services, assisting private clients and their families, UK and non-UK businesses on personal and corporate immigration matters.

Sitting as part of the firm’s wider Private Wealth department, the pair are collaborating to support the continued growth of the firm’s burgeoning Immigration practice. Demand for Immigration services from the firm’s highly international client base has increased considerably in recent months, and with the enactment of the new Nationality and Borders Act the team is seeing a further uptick in enquiries from clients seeking British citizenship through a variety of routes.  

Commenting on the promotions, Daniel Simon, Senior Partner at Collyer Bristow said: “We are delighted to welcome Charlie and Charles into the Collyer Bristow Partnership. Both continually demonstrate the attributes we expect from our Partners including robust, creative thinking for clients requiring complex and individual advice, and a willingness to go above-and-beyond to ensure the best possible outcomes for our clients. As we continue to develop and grow our firm it is a pleasure to recognise the significant contributions and commitments of Charles and Charlie, and we are proud to support them as they take this important next step in their career progression”.

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